Experience a new level of luxury in the heart of downtown Minneapolis at the Millennium Hotel Minneapolis. Located on the tree-lined sidewalks of Nicollet Mall, the Millennium Hotel offers convenient access to Minneapolis' business districts, a variety of downtown's best dining, vibrant nightlife and an array of cultural activities. Connected directly to the Minneapolis Convention Center via an enclosed skyway, the Millennium is close to excellent shopping at Marshall Fields, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

Just a short distance from the convention center, the Mall of America and all of the prime attractions of the Twin Cities, the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis is the premier destination for travelers seeking the perfect Minneapolis vacation. This Four-Diamond hotel offers stunning accommodations and a gracious list of amenities designed to enhance the comfort and productivity of every guest, whether they are traveling for business or leisure. Guests of the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis will enjoy the fantastic list of on-site amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center with an indoor pool and sauna, world-class event space and exquisite onsite dining options, which range from delicious American bistro fare to award-winning steaks.

To book a table at the highest point of the entire city, you'll have to go through the Marquette Hotel and ask for a reservation at Windows on Minnesota restaurant, on the 50th floor of the IDS Tower. Mary Tyler Moore made the place famous by flinging her hat midair with glee in the opening sequence of the show by the same name. Other fine dining is had at Basil's restaurant, overlooking the Crystal Court, which is an open mall with a sky-lit atrium, public benches and indoor trees. (RP)

One block from Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, the Doubletree Guest Suites is an all-suite Minneapolis hotel near Minneapolis attractions and business. Tasteful guestrooms are fully equipped with business and leisure amenities.

The Comfort Suites Downtown's finest feature is the Garden Atrium: a tropical fantasyland, stretching six floors high with palm trees and curvy paths befitting Willy Wonka himself. The all-suite hotel is skyway connected and has an indoor pool and two restaurants. Complimentary breakfast served daily. (RP)

Connected to the skyway system, the Hilton Minneapolis will take you where you want to go downtown or on foot. Or just ask for the complimentary transport to Mystic Lake Casino. The popular onsite restaurant is great for dinner before a local theater performance or dessert and decaf afterwards at the Harmony Coffee Shop. (RP)

Located on the University of Minnesota campus, guests of this Radisson can walk to the Metrodome and also to the college neighborhood called Dinkytown, which is as adorable as it sounds. It has all the amenities of a small town and also the Positively 4th Street vibe of Bob Dylan fame. Complimentary transportation within a five-mile radius of the hotel is available by appointment. (RP)

Named on the National Register of Historic Places, The Foshay sits atop a 1920s skyscraper in the heart of Minneapolis's downtown Arts district. The building features Art Deco styling and architecture as well as a collection of artifacts and photos on display in the hotel's 30th floor gallery. Luxurious accommodations and amenities abound at this downtown Minneapolis hotel, where guest rooms feature flat screen televisions, rainforest showers, black and white furnishings and even hot pink cylinder minibars. Close to the Orchestra Hall, the Orpheum Theatre, the Walker Art Center and the Convention Center, The Foshay's central downtown location promises a city's worth of excitement and exploration.

With skywalks bridging the way to a host of restaurants and shopping centers, the Residence Inn by Marriott offers easy (and heated!) access to downtown Minneapolis. With its central location close to the Convention Center, the Metrodome and the Theatre District, the hotel is well suited to the needs of business and leisure travelers alike. For travelers on a budget, the hotel offers a list of complimentary services to make a trip to the city affordable, from a hot buffet breakfast to an on-site health club to personal grocery shopping. Rooms at this downtown Minneapolis hotel are spacious and feature full kitchens as well as king size beds.

Sports fans and fitness fanatics unite at the Grand Hotel Minneapolis. Just blocks from the Timberwolves at the Target Center and the MLB and NFL games in the Metrodome, the hotel also features an all-star Lifetime Athletic Club complete with lap pool, fitness center, boxing studio, squash courts, sauna and eucalyptus steam room. For business travelers, leather-topped desks, wireless Internet and executive boardrooms make working away from the office manageable and comfortable, and all guests can indulge and unwind at the hotel's Lifespa Aveda Concept Salon. Guests to this downtown Minneapolis hotel can easily explore the shops, restaurants and bars of the city, and at the end of the day, turndown service with a chocolate-topped pillow awaits.

Built inside a diamond-shaped atrium, the Marriott Minneapolis City Center hotel boasts spacious meeting spaces, a regional grill and a lobby bar. The hotel connects to the city's skyway system, meaning guests enjoy covered walkways between the hotel and many of the shops and restaurants in the heart of downtown. Close to the Theatre District and just a short walk from the banks of the Muddy Mississippi, this downtown Minneapolis hotel offers easy access to visitor attractions like the City Center Shopping Complex, the Block E Entertainment Complex, the Warehouse District and the Walker Art Center. Book a "Stay for Breakfast" deal and receive daily complimentary breakfasts for two adults and children under 13.

Featuring a collection of over 200 contemporary artworks, the Chambers hotel in downtown Minneapolis offers style and luxury. From the lobby to private guest rooms, the hotel displays paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings and even video art screenings. Art aficionados will appreciate the hotel's proximity to the city's thriving theater and arts scenes, as the Orpheum Theatre, the Warehouse District and the Entertainment District are all nearby. Luxurious rooms feature heated floors and flat screen televisions, and the courtyard's outdoor lounge and fire pit foretell intimate conversations on warm summer nights.

Guests to the Graves 601 Hotel in downtown Minneapolis enjoy luxury and opulence from the moment they step on the lobby's Grecian marble floors. The hotel rises 21 stories above the city, but visits to the theaters, the Metrodome, the Convention Center and Orchestra Hall are just a short walk and an elevator ride away. Rooms feature large plasma televisions and hand-etched headboards depicting Minneapolis landscapes. For nighttime entertainment, the street-level Infinity Room's live and local DJs spin Thursday through Saturday nights.